itchy rosacea?

I went to my pcp to show her my red cheeks and nose. It is pretty smooth, although sometimes there are a few raised pimple-looking bumps(without the whitehead). Here's the question, they itch and the more I scratch/rub them the more pronounced they become, is this really rosocea or is it more like sensitive skin? I've tried everything otc from cortisone to vit e. Dr prescribed noritate 1% daily and I've been using it for about 7 weeks. I don't really see much of a difference. Possibly a wee bit lighter red????

Hey-I was just diagnosed with steroid induced rosacea....from what i understand its very similar to rosacea , but has a chance to be cured. Caused by using a strong steroid cream on my face. Anyway, I have breakouts of redness and tiny, red ,VERY itchy bumps on my forehead and chin. They never turn into pimples and get worse when I wash my face or shower. My doc gave me oral tetracycline and a sulfur cream...its only been 2 days so i don't see much change yet! She did ,however, scrape the rash and was able to look under the microscope in order to diagnose...maybe you should find a dermatologist and hopefully find a definitive answer. I also only wash my face with Cetaphil wash and use Cetaphil lotion.
Good luck and I hope this helps!!!

It is difficult to say what this could be , but I would like to assume that you have a sensitive skin of some sort which is the cause of this abberation. Therefore your doctor can only give you more advise.

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